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medford
04-26-2011, 04:42 PM
Lineup per Segman:

Stubbs, CF
Bruce, RF
Votto, 1b
Phillips, 2b
Renteria, SS
Hermedia, LF
Hernandez, C
Janish, 3B
Leake, P

Homer Bailey
04-26-2011, 04:45 PM
Lineup per Segman:

Stubbs, CF
Bruce, RF
Votto, 1b
Phillips, 2b
Renteria, SS
Hermedia, LF
Hernandez, C
Janish, 3B
Leake, P

Hermida over heisey. Again. No words.

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edabbs44
04-26-2011, 04:50 PM
Hermida over heisey. Again. No words.

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Check out the splits

REDREAD
04-26-2011, 05:03 PM
I really don't mind giving Heremdia a chance while he's up here.

Heisely has gotten plenty of chances year to date, and will likely get more later in the year. So far, Heisley has proven he's a good 4th OF.

Let's see if Heremdia can justify his roster spot.

Nasty_Boy
04-26-2011, 05:13 PM
Gotta love a SS-2B hitting 4th and 5th... I bet that hasn't happened much.

Homer Bailey
04-26-2011, 05:16 PM
Check out the splits

what splits?

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Kc61
04-26-2011, 05:23 PM
This is actually a pretty astute lineup for the Reds tonight.

First off, with Leake throwing ground balls, Dusty rests Cairo and uses Renteria and Janish in the infield. Better defense.

Second, in very limited innings this year, the Brew Crew pitcher has a 1.17 ERA against righty hitters. He has a 5.68 ERA against lefty hitters.

So using Hermida tonight makes sense, to give the Reds another lefty bat in the lineup. And to rest Gomes, who sorely needs it.

reds44
04-26-2011, 05:44 PM
Unbelievable.

Big Klu
04-26-2011, 05:45 PM
Gotta love a SS-2B hitting 4th and 5th... I bet that hasn't happened much.

At least not since the Roaring 20's! :D :beerme:

edabbs44
04-26-2011, 05:53 PM
This is actually a pretty astute lineup for the Reds tonight.

First off, with Leake throwing ground balls, Dusty rests Cairo and uses Renteria and Janish in the infield. Better defense.

Second, in very limited innings this year, the Brew Crew pitcher has a 1.17 ERA against righty hitters. He has a 5.68 ERA against lefty hitters.

So using Hermida tonight makes sense, to give the Reds another lefty bat in the lineup. And to rest Gomes, who sorely needs it.

Those splits.

reds44
04-26-2011, 06:13 PM
How the hell do you determine an ERA vs a handed hitter? So if you give up a double, a single, and a walk to right handed hitters and then give up two sac flys that score two runs to left handed hitters your ERA against left handed hitters is nothing and you're ERA against righty hitters is a lot?

That's a bad stat.

Not to mention the fact he's "thrown" just over 7 innings against right handed hitters and 6 against left handed hitters which is nothing.

There's no reason for Heisey not to be playing. And I find it funny that edabbs is defending it considering you wanted Hermida off the team after 2 ABs lol

reds44
04-26-2011, 06:14 PM
Btw replacing Janish with anybody at SS doesn't make the defense better.

Caveat Emperor
04-26-2011, 06:37 PM
There's no reason for Heisey not to be playing. And I find it funny that edabbs is defending it considering you wanted Hermida off the team after 2 ABs.

Heisey gets too much man-love on RZ for a guy that has a staggering .500+ differential between his OPS as a starter (.657 career in 196 PAs) v. his OPS as a substitute (1.100 in 65 PAs).

edabbs44
04-26-2011, 06:38 PM
How the hell do you determine an ERA vs a handed hitter? So if you give up a double, a single, and a walk to right handed hitters and then give up two sac flys that score two runs to left handed hitters your ERA against left handed hitters is nothing and you're ERA against righty hitters is a lot?

That's a bad stat.

Not to mention the fact he's "thrown" just over 7 innings against right handed hitters and 6 against left handed hitters which is nothing.

There's no reason for Heisey not to be playing. And I find it funny that edabbs is defending it considering you wanted Hermida off the team after 2 ABs lol

Defending? No. But look at the OPS splits. I see why Hermida is starting.

NC Reds
04-26-2011, 06:49 PM
Heisey should start over Hermida. The only thing going for Hermida right now is that he is due to get a hit.

edabbs44
04-26-2011, 07:14 PM
Heisey gets too much man-love on RZ for a guy that has a staggering .500+ differential between his OPS as a starter (.657 career in 196 PAs) v. his OPS as a substitute (1.100 in 65 PAs).

I think part of his allure is his middle name, Notgomes.

kbrake
04-26-2011, 07:15 PM
The way I look at it Heisey will be with this team all season. Hermida is the 25th man on the roster and as soon as Lewis is ready Hermida is most likely gone. Dusty is just giving him a chance to try and prove something. I really don't think its a big deal.

Caveat Emperor
04-26-2011, 07:24 PM
BTW -- Anyone upset with the lineup can drown their sorrows tonight with Caveat Emperor's Official George Grande Drinking Game™:

RULES:

This is a group drinking game (Reds baseball is a social affair). If you find yourself playing alone, utilize the drink numbers in as your personal drinking responsibilities.

Before the game, everyone must assign themselves a number 1-9. If playing with disposable cups, write your number on your cup.

[B]RULE 1 "Hello": Before the game, everyone starts with a full drink. When George Grande greets you with a "Hi, Hello, and Welcome", give everyone in the group a cheers and take 3 drinks. [3]

RULE 2 "Story Time": Whenever George Grande says "You know his story," everyone must shout out one fact about the player on screen. Anyone who cannot shout out a fact or repeats someone else's fact must take a drink. If someone shouts out an incorrect fact (verified as incorrect by baseball-reference.com or wikipedia.com), he or she must finish their drink. [1]

RULE 3 "Smiling": If George Grande goes to commercial saying the Reds are "On the smiling side of the scoreboard" everyone must start smiling. The last person to smile must take 1 drink for every run the Reds are ahead by. [1]

RULE 4 "Gonna Bee": On any deep fly ball, if George Grande begins to say "It's gonna be...." everyone must start drinking and continue to drink until George finishes his call with "Gone!" If anyone actually finishes their drink during this time, they must shout out "Gone!" as soon as their drink is empty. This person can then give drinks out to the group in the same amount as the HR that was just hit (solo HR = 1 drink, 2 run = 2 drinks, etc.). [2]

RULE 5 "Got It": If any player makes a catch in the outfield and causes George Grande to exclaim "He Got It! He Got It!" everyone must high five someone and have 1 drink for every time George repeated the phrase "Got It." [2 or more]

If "He Got It! He Got It" comes after a "It's Gonna Be......" as a result of a catch at the wall, everyone must finish their drink. [finish]

RULE 6 "Double Play: On a double play ball, if George Grande calls it by the numbers (ex. "6-4-3") every person with that number -- which should have been assigned at the start of the game -- must take 2 drinks. If Grande adds a "Yes, siree!" at the end of his call, everyone BUT the numbers listed must take 2 drinks. [2]

RULE 7 "Birds on the Bats": If George Grande starts talking about the Cardinals, for whatever reason, during a game not involving St. Louis, everyone must take 1 drink. If Grande refers to them as the "Redbirds" instead of their official nickname, take an additional drink. [1-2]

If George specifically mentions Albert Pujols (#5), player 5 gets to assign 5 drinks to the rest of the group. If Grande refers to him as "Sir Albert" or "Prince Albert," player 5 gets to assign 5 drinks but must also take 5 drinks himself. If your group has less than 5 players, everyone must yell "Hail Albert!" and take 5 drinks. [5]

RULE 8 "That's Not My Name": During the broadcast, if Grande refers to player by a nickname everyone must shout out another famous Reds nickname. The last person to shout out a nickname must take 2 drinks. If Grande makes a reference to Juan Castro as "Manos del Oros" everyone must shout "Fiesta!" and take 2 drinks. [2]

RULE 9 "Get 'em on": If, when talking about moving runners or playing small-ball, Grande states "Get 'em on, get 'em over, get 'em in," everyone must take 1 drink (since we're playing for 1 run). If Grande states this as a result of a run actually scoring, everyone must drink 1 for every run the Reds are currently ahead. If the scoring play results in the Reds still losing, everyone must yell at Grande for being an idiot and take 1 drink for every run the Reds are currently behind, plus 2 penalty drinks. [1 or 2]

RULE 10 "The Creeper": During the telecast, any time George Grande makes a reference to Chris Welsh by any of his nicknames (The Crafty Lefthander, the Creeper, etc.), Player 1 (Welsh was a pitcher, after all) must assign 3 drinks to the group. [3]

If Grande discusses Welsh's facial hair (or lack thereof), anyone in the group without a beard, goatee or mustache must take 2 drinks. [2]

If Grande brings up Welsh's only career home run, Player 1 must take 4 drinks. If they actually show footage of Welsh's home run, Player 1 must give out 4 drinks and finish his own drink. [finish / 4]

RULE 11 "Boot-Scootin' Boogie": If Grande describes anyone as "Boot scootin" down the line, the first person to drink gets to assign 4 drinks to the group for being the fastest. If Grande states someone has "scampered" home, the owner of the house where the game is being watched gets to assign 4 drinks to the group. If you are watching the game at a bar, everyone must take 4 drinks and the last person to finish must order another round. [4]

RULE 12 "This One Belongs To The Reds": If the Reds win the game, everyone must cheers and thank George for a job well done. Take 2 drinks for making it to the end. If the Reds lose the game, everyone must give the TV the middle finger and finish their drinks to cover the sorrow.

Enjoy the game. :)

kbrake
04-26-2011, 07:32 PM
BTW -- Anyone upset with the lineup can drown their sorrows tonight with Caveat Emperor's Official George Grande Drinking Game™:

RULES:

This is a group drinking game (Reds baseball is a social affair). If you find yourself playing alone, utilize the drink numbers in as your personal drinking responsibilities.

Before the game, everyone must assign themselves a number 1-9. If playing with disposable cups, write your number on your cup.

[B]RULE 1 "Hello": Before the game, everyone starts with a full drink. When George Grande greets you with a "Hi, Hello, and Welcome", give everyone in the group a cheers and take 3 drinks. [3]

RULE 2 "Story Time": Whenever George Grande says "You know his story," everyone must shout out one fact about the player on screen. Anyone who cannot shout out a fact or repeats someone else's fact must take a drink. If someone shouts out an incorrect fact (verified as incorrect by baseball-reference.com or wikipedia.com), he or she must finish their drink. [1]

RULE 3 "Smiling": If George Grande goes to commercial saying the Reds are "On the smiling side of the scoreboard" everyone must start smiling. The last person to smile must take 1 drink for every run the Reds are ahead by. [1]

RULE 4 "Gonna Bee": On any deep fly ball, if George Grande begins to say "It's gonna be...." everyone must start drinking and continue to drink until George finishes his call with "Gone!" If anyone actually finishes their drink during this time, they must shout out "Gone!" as soon as their drink is empty. This person can then give drinks out to the group in the same amount as the HR that was just hit (solo HR = 1 drink, 2 run = 2 drinks, etc.). [2]

RULE 5 "Got It": If any player makes a catch in the outfield and causes George Grande to exclaim "He Got It! He Got It!" everyone must high five someone and have 1 drink for every time George repeated the phrase "Got It." [2 or more]

If "He Got It! He Got It" comes after a "It's Gonna Be......" as a result of a catch at the wall, everyone must finish their drink. [finish]

RULE 6 "Double Play: On a double play ball, if George Grande calls it by the numbers (ex. "6-4-3") every person with that number -- which should have been assigned at the start of the game -- must take 2 drinks. If Grande adds a "Yes, siree!" at the end of his call, everyone BUT the numbers listed must take 2 drinks. [2]

RULE 7 "Birds on the Bats": If George Grande starts talking about the Cardinals, for whatever reason, during a game not involving St. Louis, everyone must take 1 drink. [1]

If George specifically mentions Albert Pujols (#5), player 5 gets to assign 5 drinks to the rest of the group. If Grande refers to him as "Sir Albert" or "Prince Albert," player 5 gets to assign 5 drinks but must also take 5 drinks himself. If your group has less than 5 players, everyone must yell "Hail Albert!" and take 5 drinks. [5]

RULE 8 "That's Not My Name": During the broadcast, if Grande refers to player by a nickname everyone must shout out another famous Reds nickname. The last person to shout out a nickname must take 2 drinks. If Grande makes a reference to Juan Castro as "Manos del Oros" everyone must shout "Fiesta!" and take 2 drinks. [2]

RULE 9 "Get 'em on": If, when talking about moving runners or playing small-ball, Grande states "Get 'em on, get 'em over, get 'em in," everyone must take 1 drink (since we're playing for 1 run). If Grande states this as a result of a run actually scoring, everyone must drink 1 for every run the Reds are currently ahead. If the scoring play results in the Reds still losing, everyone must yell at Grande for being an idiot and take 2 drinks. [1 or 2]

RULE 10 "The Creeper": During the telecast, any time George Grande makes a reference to Chris Welsh by any of his nicknames (The Crafty Lefthander, the Creeper, etc.), Player 1 (Welsh was a pitcher, after all) must assign 3 drinks to the group. [3]

If Grande discusses Welsh's facial hair (or lack thereof), anyone in the group without a beard, goatee or mustache must take 2 drinks. [2]

If Grande brings up Welsh's only career home run, Player 1 must take 4 drinks. If they actually show footage of Welsh's home run, Player 1 must finish the drink. [finish / 4]

RULE 11 "Boot-Scootin' Boogie": If Grande describes anyone as "Boot scootin" down the line, the first person to drink gets to assign 4 drinks to the group for being the fastest. If Grande states someone has "scampered" home, the owner of the house where the game is being watched gets to assign 4 drinks to the group. If you are watching the game at a bar, everyone must take 4 drinks and the last person to finish must order another round. [4]

RULE 12 "This One Belongs To The Reds": If the Reds win the game, everyone must cheers and thank George for a job well done. Take 2 drinks for making it to the end. If the Reds lose the game, everyone must give the TV the middle finger and finish their drinks to cover the sorrow.

Enjoy the game. :)

CE, absolutely fantastic post. Wish we had the point system thing we use to have you get +1000.

redsfaninbsg
04-26-2011, 08:18 PM
BTW -- Anyone upset with the lineup can drown their sorrows tonight with Caveat Emperor's Official George Grande Drinking Game™:

RULES:

This is a group drinking game (Reds baseball is a social affair). If you find yourself playing alone, utilize the drink numbers in as your personal drinking responsibilities.

Before the game, everyone must assign themselves a number 1-9. If playing with disposable cups, write your number on your cup.

[B]RULE 1 "Hello": Before the game, everyone starts with a full drink. When George Grande greets you with a "Hi, Hello, and Welcome", give everyone in the group a cheers and take 3 drinks. [3]

RULE 2 "Story Time": Whenever George Grande says "You know his story," everyone must shout out one fact about the player on screen. Anyone who cannot shout out a fact or repeats someone else's fact must take a drink. If someone shouts out an incorrect fact (verified as incorrect by baseball-reference.com or wikipedia.com), he or she must finish their drink. [1]

RULE 3 "Smiling": If George Grande goes to commercial saying the Reds are "On the smiling side of the scoreboard" everyone must start smiling. The last person to smile must take 1 drink for every run the Reds are ahead by. [1]

RULE 4 "Gonna Bee": On any deep fly ball, if George Grande begins to say "It's gonna be...." everyone must start drinking and continue to drink until George finishes his call with "Gone!" If anyone actually finishes their drink during this time, they must shout out "Gone!" as soon as their drink is empty. This person can then give drinks out to the group in the same amount as the HR that was just hit (solo HR = 1 drink, 2 run = 2 drinks, etc.). [2]

RULE 5 "Got It": If any player makes a catch in the outfield and causes George Grande to exclaim "He Got It! He Got It!" everyone must high five someone and have 1 drink for every time George repeated the phrase "Got It." [2 or more]

If "He Got It! He Got It" comes after a "It's Gonna Be......" as a result of a catch at the wall, everyone must finish their drink. [finish]

RULE 6 "Double Play: On a double play ball, if George Grande calls it by the numbers (ex. "6-4-3") every person with that number -- which should have been assigned at the start of the game -- must take 2 drinks. If Grande adds a "Yes, siree!" at the end of his call, everyone BUT the numbers listed must take 2 drinks. [2]

RULE 7 "Birds on the Bats": If George Grande starts talking about the Cardinals, for whatever reason, during a game not involving St. Louis, everyone must take 1 drink. [1]

If George specifically mentions Albert Pujols (#5), player 5 gets to assign 5 drinks to the rest of the group. If Grande refers to him as "Sir Albert" or "Prince Albert," player 5 gets to assign 5 drinks but must also take 5 drinks himself. If your group has less than 5 players, everyone must yell "Hail Albert!" and take 5 drinks. [5]

RULE 8 "That's Not My Name": During the broadcast, if Grande refers to player by a nickname everyone must shout out another famous Reds nickname. The last person to shout out a nickname must take 2 drinks. If Grande makes a reference to Juan Castro as "Manos del Oros" everyone must shout "Fiesta!" and take 2 drinks. [2]

RULE 9 "Get 'em on": If, when talking about moving runners or playing small-ball, Grande states "Get 'em on, get 'em over, get 'em in," everyone must take 1 drink (since we're playing for 1 run). If Grande states this as a result of a run actually scoring, everyone must drink 1 for every run the Reds are currently ahead. If the scoring play results in the Reds still losing, everyone must yell at Grande for being an idiot and take 2 drinks. [1 or 2]

RULE 10 "The Creeper": During the telecast, any time George Grande makes a reference to Chris Welsh by any of his nicknames (The Crafty Lefthander, the Creeper, etc.), Player 1 (Welsh was a pitcher, after all) must assign 3 drinks to the group. [3]

If Grande discusses Welsh's facial hair (or lack thereof), anyone in the group without a beard, goatee or mustache must take 2 drinks. [2]

If Grande brings up Welsh's only career home run, Player 1 must take 4 drinks. If they actually show footage of Welsh's home run, Player 1 must finish the drink. [finish / 4]

RULE 11 "Boot-Scootin' Boogie": If Grande describes anyone as "Boot scootin" down the line, the first person to drink gets to assign 4 drinks to the group for being the fastest. If Grande states someone has "scampered" home, the owner of the house where the game is being watched gets to assign 4 drinks to the group. If you are watching the game at a bar, everyone must take 4 drinks and the last person to finish must order another round. [4]

RULE 12 "This One Belongs To The Reds": If the Reds win the game, everyone must cheers and thank George for a job well done. Take 2 drinks for making it to the end. If the Reds lose the game, everyone must give the TV the middle finger and finish their drinks to cover the sorrow.

Enjoy the game. :)

The single greatest post in the history of RedsZone. You sir, are a genius.

Homer Bailey
04-26-2011, 08:20 PM
CE, that is absolutely amazing.

hebroncougar
04-26-2011, 08:20 PM
Btw replacing Janish with anybody at SS doesn't make the defense better.

That's what I'm thinking. Why the heck isn't Renteria at 3b?

Homer Bailey
04-26-2011, 08:21 PM
I wish I had 8 friends to play that game with.... or just 9 friends.

Matt700wlw
04-26-2011, 08:22 PM
L:eek:ke

Kc61
04-26-2011, 08:32 PM
Fielder homers in second to give Brewers a one zip lead.

kbrake
04-26-2011, 08:39 PM
Leake should be hitting 8th and Janish 9th.

reds44
04-26-2011, 08:40 PM
Janish is horrawful

reds44
04-26-2011, 08:41 PM
Leake can steal off this guy.

kbrake
04-26-2011, 08:42 PM
If the NL had the DH would it make more sense to DH for Janish on days that Arroyo, Leake, and Wood pitched?

reds44
04-26-2011, 08:45 PM
I wonder if Joey could hit better right handed than Janish does.

Gallen5862
04-26-2011, 08:46 PM
Can anyone give a inning summary or PBP? Thanks.

Kc61
04-26-2011, 08:47 PM
Top of the third, Leake singles but Stubbs fans. Nothing for the Reds. Going to the bottom of the third, one zip Brew.

Gallen5862
04-26-2011, 08:48 PM
Thanks.

Kc61
04-26-2011, 08:49 PM
Bottom of the third.

Gomez the batter. He is called out on a three two pitch. Fourth strikeout for Leake.

Kc61
04-26-2011, 08:50 PM
Brew pitcher is up. Lines a single to center.

kbrake
04-26-2011, 08:53 PM
Weeks K's and Counsell grounds out to Renteria.

Kc61
04-26-2011, 08:54 PM
Leake against Weeks.

My MLB.com froze. Weeks fans looking.

Now Counsell. Hits into a force out. Three innings done, one nothing.

kbrake
04-26-2011, 08:56 PM
Bruce fly out to LF but I'm just glad to see him attempt to go the other way.

kbrake
04-26-2011, 08:58 PM
Votto walks.

kbrake
04-26-2011, 09:01 PM
Phillips from one knee hits a 2 run shot. Holy hell. 2-1 Reds.

reds44
04-26-2011, 09:02 PM
That was all strength by BP. He had no legs in that swing.

It's amazing what happens when Votto has protection.

Quatitos
04-26-2011, 09:02 PM
I don't know how Phillips managed to get that out.

Kc61
04-26-2011, 09:02 PM
Phillips homers, Reds lead 2-1. Drive to left field.

edabbs44
04-26-2011, 09:02 PM
That was all strength by BP. He had no legs in that swing.

It's amazing what happens when Votto has protection.

Kidding, right?

reds44
04-26-2011, 09:03 PM
Kidding, right?
No?

Matt700wlw
04-26-2011, 09:03 PM
I must have zoned out, because I missed the home run.

Kc61
04-26-2011, 09:03 PM
Renteria grounds out.

Kc61
04-26-2011, 09:05 PM
Hermida lines out to right.

reds44
04-26-2011, 09:06 PM
Stop letting their two best players beat you Mike.

edabbs44
04-26-2011, 09:06 PM
No?

Protection means that Votto gets more pitches to see b/c they don't want the next guy to get up with runners on base. Votto walked in that situation. It's actually the opposite of what the goal of "protection" would mean.

CTA513
04-26-2011, 09:06 PM
Didn't take long for the lead to go away.

reds44
04-26-2011, 09:07 PM
Protection means that Votto gets more pitches to see b/c they don't want the next guy to get up with runners on base. Votto walked in that situation. It's actually the opposite of what the goal of "protection" would mean.
Uhhhhh. Votto walked, Phillips made them pay. There's not a single player on the team who will cause teams not to pitch around. He's possibly the best hitter in baseball right now.

kbrake
04-26-2011, 09:10 PM
For those needing the PBP, Braun with a bomb to center. Now 2 down and Betancourt just singled. Sorry for the lack of specifics.

kbrake
04-26-2011, 09:10 PM
2-2 game.

Gallen5862
04-26-2011, 09:12 PM
Thanks for the PBP KC61 and KBrake.

kbrake
04-26-2011, 09:13 PM
That 2-2 pitch sure looked good to me.

kbrake
04-26-2011, 09:13 PM
Lucroy flies out to the warning track in right. 2-2 after 4.

Quatitos
04-26-2011, 09:14 PM
The 1-1 and 2-2 balls were both right on the edge, surprised both were called balls, but Leake still gets the job done.

757690
04-26-2011, 09:14 PM
A home run to Fielder and a home run to Braun. I'll take that from Leake so far.

Kc61
04-26-2011, 09:15 PM
Bottom of the order coming up for the Reds, Hernandez, Janish and Leake.

Let's get some base runners for Stubbs, Bruce, and the rest.

Kc61
04-26-2011, 09:17 PM
Hernandez HBP.

kbrake
04-26-2011, 09:17 PM
Shouldn't Janish be bunting the runner over for Leake?

757690
04-26-2011, 09:17 PM
Bunt Janish so Leake can drive in Razor ;)

reds44
04-26-2011, 09:18 PM
The always popular 2-1 bunt attempt.

757690
04-26-2011, 09:18 PM
Great minds think alike KBrake :D

kbrake
04-26-2011, 09:18 PM
Bunt Janish so Leake can drive in Razor ;)

Your Dusty Baker quote is missing the end. That was the best part haha.

757690
04-26-2011, 09:20 PM
Your Dusty Baker quote is missing the end. That was the best part haha.

Family site. Would if I could.

reds44
04-26-2011, 09:21 PM
My pencil has more power in it that Janish's bat.

Kc61
04-26-2011, 09:22 PM
Janish pops out to right.

Kc61
04-26-2011, 09:22 PM
Leake sacrifices.

Kc61
04-26-2011, 09:24 PM
Stubbs grounds to short.

kbrake
04-26-2011, 09:25 PM
My pencil has more power in it that Janish's bat.

You a Blackhawks fan? Or have you gone all Ohio and jumped on the Bluejackets bandwagon? haha

edabbs44
04-26-2011, 09:27 PM
PJ now with the ever elusive "Triple Nickel" OPS.

Lower than Taveras' stint in Cincy. Lower than CPatt. Way lower than the Bako era. Lower than most of the Manos de Oro seasons. We have entered Ray Olmedo territory.

kbrake
04-26-2011, 09:27 PM
Gomez is the most annoying player I've ever watched.

Kc61
04-26-2011, 09:28 PM
As we head to the bottom of the fifth, it is still tied at 2-2. Brewers come up with Carlos Gomez.

Brewers have four hits, Reds have two.

Gomez with full count bounces a single.

Gallen5862
04-26-2011, 09:29 PM
Let's go Reds.

kbrake
04-26-2011, 09:29 PM
Gomez picked off. Go flip back to the dugout.

CTA513
04-26-2011, 09:29 PM
PJ now with the ever elusive "Triple Nickel" OPS.

Lower than Taveras' stint in Cincy. Lower than CPatt. Way lower than the Bako era. Lower than most of the Manos de Oro seasons. We have entered Ray Olmedo territory.

Renteria is starting at shortstop so you should be happy.

kaldaniels
04-26-2011, 09:30 PM
Oh Gomez where are your histronics now?

kbrake
04-26-2011, 09:30 PM
Leake getting SQUEEZED.

Matt700wlw
04-26-2011, 09:30 PM
Gomez was snoozing

Quatitos
04-26-2011, 09:31 PM
Leake getting SQUEEZED.

Yeah, Leake should have around 7 or 8 K's so far.

Kc61
04-26-2011, 09:31 PM
Pitcher grounds to short.

edabbs44
04-26-2011, 09:32 PM
Renteria is starting at shortstop so you should be happy.

I think PJ needs to start sitting here or there until he figures this out. I'd much rather see his glove backed by some sort of offensive production. That is obviously best case scenario.

Kc61
04-26-2011, 09:32 PM
I don't think Leake is going to the pen when Cueto and Bailey come back.

I don't know what they plan to do with all the starters, but Leake is starting and not departing.

Quatitos
04-26-2011, 09:33 PM
Bruce misses the ball by a couple inches on a sliding attempt and Weeks ends up at third. Good thing Gomez wasn't paying attention.

kbrake
04-26-2011, 09:33 PM
I don't think Leake is going to the pen when Cueto and Bailey come back.

I don't know what they plan to do with all the starters, but Leake is starting and not departing.

I don't see how he doesn't end up in Louisville.

Kc61
04-26-2011, 09:33 PM
Good attempt by Bruce, but ball got by him.

edabbs44
04-26-2011, 09:34 PM
Milwaukee announcers on Bruce a little bit for the jump/route.

redsfaninbsg
04-26-2011, 09:34 PM
I don't see how he doesn't end up in Louisville.

If Leake's not still in the rotation when Cueto/Bailey return the Reds have less sense than I think.

kbrake
04-26-2011, 09:34 PM
If Leake's not still in the rotation when Cueto/Bailey return the Reds have less sense than I think.

So who would you send down?

CTA513
04-26-2011, 09:34 PM
I think PJ needs to start sitting here or there until he figures this out. I'd much rather see his glove backed by some sort of offensive production. That is obviously best case scenario.

Sitting him likely means Cairo at 3B and Renteria at SS unless Vailaka plays.

edabbs44
04-26-2011, 09:35 PM
I don't see how he doesn't end up in Louisville.

Homer to the pen, Lecure and Fisher to AAA?

edabbs44
04-26-2011, 09:38 PM
Sitting him likely means Cairo at 3B and Renteria at SS unless Vailaka plays.

OK. PJ is 6 for his last 44 with 3 BBs and zero XBH. In all honesty, can it be any worse? Taking a seat a few times a week isn't going to be an issue.

kbrake
04-26-2011, 09:38 PM
Homer to the pen, Lecure and Fisher to AAA?

Hernandez, Janish, and Leake for a SS?

edabbs44
04-26-2011, 09:39 PM
Bruce fans. 1 down.

Kc61
04-26-2011, 09:39 PM
Still 2-2 ballgame. Top sixth.

edabbs44
04-26-2011, 09:40 PM
Hernandez, Janish, and Leake for a SS?

Not sure what that would get in return. And I like Ramon and Leake on this team.

edabbs44
04-26-2011, 09:40 PM
JV walks. 1 down, BP up.

redsfaninbsg
04-26-2011, 09:40 PM
So who would you send down?

If I have to pick today, Wood.

CTA513
04-26-2011, 09:41 PM
OK. PJ is 6 for his last 44 with 3 BBs and zero XBH. In all honesty, can it be any worse? Taking a seat a few times a week isn't going to be an issue.

Its an issue if the left side is Cairo, Renteria and Gomes.

kbrake
04-26-2011, 09:43 PM
Not sure what that would get in return. And I like Ramon and Leake on this team.

Jed Lowrie? We'll need to clear a spot for Mesaraco at some point this year won't we?

edabbs44
04-26-2011, 09:43 PM
BP = DP. 3 down.

Kc61
04-26-2011, 09:44 PM
Middle of the order up for Brew Crew. Big inning for Leake coming up.

edabbs44
04-26-2011, 09:46 PM
Jed Lowrie? We'll need to clear a spot for Mesaraco at some point this year won't we?

Plenty of guys struggle when they first get into the majors. Not sure that I'd want to see the Reds hand a good portion of the catching duties to an unproven guy down the stretch in a playoff chase. Especially when we are unsure with what Hanigan would do in a majority of the time share situation.

kbrake
04-26-2011, 09:47 PM
Plenty of guys struggle when they first get into the majors. Not sure that I'd want to see the Reds hand a good portion of the catching duties to an unproven guy down the stretch in a playoff chase. Especially when we are unsure with what Hanigan would do in a majority of the time share situation.

Yeah very true but I do think his bat could help at some point and I'm just not sure they'll carry 3 catchers.

Kc61
04-26-2011, 09:49 PM
Braun and Fielder out, now Kotsay up.

edabbs44
04-26-2011, 09:50 PM
Yeah very true but I do think his bat could help at some point and I'm just not sure they'll carry 3 catchers.

The risk is worth taking if the return is worth it...unsure about Lowrie at this point. His start has been ridiculous though, his SLG alone is higher than what we are getting from the SS position this year in OPS. Nuts.

Kc61
04-26-2011, 09:50 PM
Nice play by Votto, one two three inning for Leake.

edabbs44
04-26-2011, 09:50 PM
Kotsay gone. Headed to the 7th, tied up.

redsfaninbsg
04-26-2011, 09:51 PM
Reds need to win tonight with Gallardo on the hill tomorrow.

Kc61
04-26-2011, 09:51 PM
I'm guessing Hermida will get a big hit this inning.

kbrake
04-26-2011, 09:51 PM
The risk is worth taking if the return is worth it...unsure about Lowrie at this point. His start has been ridiculous though, his SLG alone is higher than what we are getting from the SS position this year in OPS. Nuts.

Well I'm just thinking of that as a start. Maybe we would get more back from the package I'm not sure. I just know the Red Sox could use Hernandez and Janish wouldn't be such a problem in a lineup like that.

NJReds
04-26-2011, 09:52 PM
85 pitches for Leake so far.

The Operator
04-26-2011, 09:52 PM
Votto is easily the best dressed on the team. Sorry, Brandon.

The Operator
04-26-2011, 09:53 PM
Boy, this Hermida guy can HIT. 2 outs.

NJReds
04-26-2011, 09:54 PM
Ugly AB from Hermida.

edabbs44
04-26-2011, 09:54 PM
Boy, this Hermida guy can HIT. 2 outs.

The only thing he'll be hitting in Cincy is the bricks.

reds44
04-26-2011, 09:55 PM
When somebody can tell me why Hermida is on the team, let me know.

edabbs44
04-26-2011, 09:55 PM
Well I'm just thinking of that as a start. Maybe we would get more back from the package I'm not sure. I just know the Red Sox could use Hernandez and Janish wouldn't be such a problem in a lineup like that.

Sure, I get you. The Salty experiment isn't working so maybe something might work there.

NJReds
04-26-2011, 09:55 PM
The only thing he'll be hitting in Cincy is the bricks.

Not sure how long they can keep Sappelt down in AAA.

edabbs44
04-26-2011, 09:56 PM
Not sure how long they can keep Sappelt down in AAA.

I would think Lewis is first. Everyone says that Sappelt's baseball IQ is lacking. But the hitting stats are impressive, no doubt.

reds44
04-26-2011, 09:56 PM
Not sure how long they can keep Sappelt down in AAA.
1-2 with 3 walks tonight.

Sadly, I think Lewis will get the call before Sappelt. Although Lewis is better than Hermida.

Gallen5862
04-26-2011, 09:56 PM
How is Leake looking?

reds44
04-26-2011, 09:57 PM
I would think Lewis is first. Everyone says that Sappelt's baseball IQ is lacking. But the hitting stats are impressive, no doubt.
If by everyone you mean Dusty, then yes everyone is.

redsfaninbsg
04-26-2011, 09:57 PM
How is Leake looking?

Solid through the first six, has the strike out pitching more than usual.

Kc61
04-26-2011, 09:58 PM
Estrada with a good seventh inning, sets Reds down easily. I'd get Aroldis in the pen.

kbrake
04-26-2011, 09:58 PM
How is Leake looking?

Good, though this lineup without Hart or McGehee isn't exactly amazing.

NJReds
04-26-2011, 09:59 PM
I would think Lewis is first. Everyone says that Sappelt's baseball IQ is lacking. But the hitting stats are impressive, no doubt.

Good point. Forgot about Lewis.

edabbs44
04-26-2011, 09:59 PM
If by everyone you mean Dusty, then yes everyone is.

Some people on this board as well as Dusty, who exponentially trumps everyone on this board. So I would say that he obviously has some issues that his slash line fails to show.

Kc61
04-26-2011, 09:59 PM
Betencourt singles. Get Chapman in the game.

kbrake
04-26-2011, 10:00 PM
The stolen bases and caught stealing numbers for Sappelt that were posted earlier today were pretty amazing.

Kc61
04-26-2011, 10:00 PM
Ondrusek in the pen. He'll do.

The Operator
04-26-2011, 10:01 PM
Love that Reds defense.

kbrake
04-26-2011, 10:02 PM
Gomez absolutely drives me nuts.

The Operator
04-26-2011, 10:02 PM
That looked scary off the bat. 2 outs.

Hart steps to the plate.

OesterPoster
04-26-2011, 10:02 PM
That bat flip crap by Gomez gets old really fast.

_Sir_Charles_
04-26-2011, 10:04 PM
Just got in from my niece's birthday party. How's Leake looked? 2 dingers. No walks...that's a GREAT sign for Mike.

The Operator
04-26-2011, 10:05 PM
2-2 through 7 full.

Kc61
04-26-2011, 10:05 PM
I like George Grande.

But he has mentioned 30 times that some player named Almonte got injured before the game and Corey Hart replaced him.

NJReds
04-26-2011, 10:07 PM
Loe in to pitch for the Brewers.

kbrake
04-26-2011, 10:07 PM
Just got in from my niece's birthday party. How's Leake looked? 2 dingers. No walks...that's a GREAT sign for Mike.

Has pitched very well but outside of Weeks, Braun, Fielder not much in this lineup. We have missed your PBP, though Kc has done a nice job filling in I have tried to help but I forget way too often haha.

reds44
04-26-2011, 10:08 PM
Way to lean into one Dorn!

The Operator
04-26-2011, 10:08 PM
Aroldis up in the pen.

Janish plunked. 1 on, none out.

edabbs44
04-26-2011, 10:09 PM
Lean into it, Stein!

OesterPoster
04-26-2011, 10:09 PM
That helps his OBP.

reds44
04-26-2011, 10:09 PM
Took it right off the Pujols.

kbrake
04-26-2011, 10:09 PM
Janish getting the OBP turned around.

_Sir_Charles_
04-26-2011, 10:10 PM
Chapman warming up. Leake "hitting" for himself.

kbrake
04-26-2011, 10:10 PM
Brewers crowd chanting "thief"

kaldaniels
04-26-2011, 10:10 PM
Welsh loves the butcher boy that's for sure.

_Sir_Charles_
04-26-2011, 10:11 PM
Leake K's swinging after failing to get the bunt down.

reds44
04-26-2011, 10:11 PM
Brewers crowd chanting "thief"
LOL!

Hard to get mad at him for that AB with the way he pitched tonight.

The Operator
04-26-2011, 10:11 PM
Brewers crowd chanting "thief"He'll hear that a lot. That's the price he pays for being an idiot.

NJReds
04-26-2011, 10:12 PM
Stros just took a 4-3 lead over the Cards in the bottom of the sixth.

_Sir_Charles_
04-26-2011, 10:13 PM
Central Update:

Pirates 2 Giants 1 (8th)
Cubs 2 Rockies 4 (6th)
Astros 4 Cards 3 (6th)

Beat me to it NJ

_Sir_Charles_
04-26-2011, 10:14 PM
Drew K's. 2 down.

NJReds
04-26-2011, 10:14 PM
Stubbs swings at ball four.

The Operator
04-26-2011, 10:14 PM
Stubbs is one K away from a very valuable sombrero.

bellhead
04-26-2011, 10:16 PM
Make it a Texas sized one for the Texas man:laugh::laugh::laugh:

The Operator
04-26-2011, 10:17 PM
Reds go meekly in the 8th. 2-2

_Sir_Charles_
04-26-2011, 10:17 PM
Jay grounds out to 2nd. 2-2 after 7 1/2

redsfaninbsg
04-26-2011, 10:17 PM
Bruce pulls a pitch a foot outside into the belly of the second baseman.

_Sir_Charles_
04-26-2011, 10:18 PM
So has it been an anemic offense, or just really solid pitching from Estrada?

redsfaninbsg
04-26-2011, 10:18 PM
What I wouldn't give to see Bruce start hitting the ball to left field. It's like he is trying to pull every pitch.

kbrake
04-26-2011, 10:18 PM
So has it been an anemic offense, or just really solid pitching from Estrada?

I thought Estrada looked pretty good but 2 hits is a pretty poor game either way. You need to make sure you catch the BP HR on the highlights.

The Operator
04-26-2011, 10:19 PM
So has it been an anemic offense, or just really solid pitching from Estrada?I'd like to say the latter, but I'm afraid it's the former.

Kc61
04-26-2011, 10:19 PM
I assume Chapman is in.

OldXOhio
04-26-2011, 10:19 PM
So has it been an anemic offense, or just really solid pitching from Estrada?

both, but our offense is just flat out weak

_Sir_Charles_
04-26-2011, 10:19 PM
Ondrusek in for Leake. Solid outing from Mike based on the numbers.

edabbs44
04-26-2011, 10:19 PM
I assume Chapman is in.

Logan

The Operator
04-26-2011, 10:19 PM
Ondrusek on the bump

edabbs44
04-26-2011, 10:20 PM
Weeks with a laser HR

The Operator
04-26-2011, 10:20 PM
3-2 Weeks is gone.

Crap.

_Sir_Charles_
04-26-2011, 10:20 PM
Crap. Solo shot by Weeks. 3-2 Brewers.

CTA513
04-26-2011, 10:20 PM
Masset says he could have done that.

redsfaninbsg
04-26-2011, 10:22 PM
You have a guy who throws 105 mph warmed up in the bullpen and don't use him in a tie game in the 8th inning............

_Sir_Charles_
04-26-2011, 10:22 PM
You have a guy who throws 105 mph warmed up in the bullpen and don't use him in a tie game in the 8th inning............

It's not like Logan has been bad though. He's been nails for quite a while now.

kbrake
04-26-2011, 10:23 PM
You have a guy who throws 105 mph warmed up in the bullpen and don't use him in a tie game in the 8th inning............

This is on Ondrusek not Dusty.

edabbs44
04-26-2011, 10:23 PM
Axford warming.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_0JjK2c-5-N0/Sx_jiEha7mI/AAAAAAAAD3I/yw1FQU16BjU/s320/a_chance.jpeg

_Sir_Charles_
04-26-2011, 10:23 PM
Counsell grounds out to Phillips. 1 down.

_Sir_Charles_
04-26-2011, 10:23 PM
Braun grounds to Renteria...close play...but see ya later.

The Operator
04-26-2011, 10:24 PM
Axford warming.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_0JjK2c-5-N0/Sx_jiEha7mI/AAAAAAAAD3I/yw1FQU16BjU/s320/a_chance.jpegSo you're telling me there's a chance!

_Sir_Charles_
04-26-2011, 10:24 PM
Chapman coming in.

kbrake
04-26-2011, 10:24 PM
Now this I don't get.

redsfaninbsg
04-26-2011, 10:25 PM
I don't have a problem with Ondrusek but I'm pitching Chapman in the 8th if I already have him warmed up.

redsfaninbsg
04-26-2011, 10:25 PM
Chapman now entering the game three hitters late.

OesterPoster
04-26-2011, 10:25 PM
Weeks is a fastball killer. Remember, he hit a HR off Chapman in spring training last year. I'm pretty sure he rocked him in a regular season game last year too.

Kc61
04-26-2011, 10:26 PM
I think Dusty wanted righty righty against Weeks. Wrong. Should have used Chapman.

_Sir_Charles_
04-26-2011, 10:26 PM
Weeks is a fastball killer. Remember, he hit a HR off Chapman in spring training last year. I'm pretty sure he rocked him in a regular season game last year too.

This is what I was thinking too. Unfortunate result...but I liked the way Dusty played it.

edabbs44
04-26-2011, 10:27 PM
Weeks also hits LHP much better than RHP historically.

_Sir_Charles_
04-26-2011, 10:28 PM
Gameday's got it outside FWIW.

_Sir_Charles_
04-26-2011, 10:28 PM
That's not even fair. Nas...TY

The Operator
04-26-2011, 10:28 PM
Fielder had no chance. K.

Kc61
04-26-2011, 10:28 PM
Reds have two hits.

Can't win with two hits.

kbrake
04-26-2011, 10:29 PM
I think Dusty wanted righty righty against Weeks. Wrong. Should have used Chapman.

Didn't you just say "Ondrusek, he'll do." ??

OesterPoster
04-26-2011, 10:29 PM
Votto is due.

Kc61
04-26-2011, 10:29 PM
Didn't you just say "Ondrusek, he'll do." ??

Yes.

But first i said Chapman.

redsfaninbsg
04-26-2011, 10:30 PM
Fielder had no chance. K.

Chapman hasn't surrendered a run yet. One day the Reds might use him in properly. His last two outings have been when the team is down 3 runs (his second straight day of work, I might add) and after the other team blasts a go ahead home run.

toledodan
04-26-2011, 10:30 PM
Reds have two hits.

Can't win with two hits.

and only giving up 3 solo homeruns against the brewers. its hard to blame dusty tonight. trust me i'm a dusty basher.:D

_Sir_Charles_
04-26-2011, 10:30 PM
Votto, Phillips, Renteria due up.

Axford in

edabbs44
04-26-2011, 10:31 PM
Votto, Phillips, Renteria due up.

Axford in

Can't see ER getting an AB this inning.

The Operator
04-26-2011, 10:31 PM
That was a BAD AB from Votto.

edabbs44
04-26-2011, 10:31 PM
Votto just got served. K.

_Sir_Charles_
04-26-2011, 10:32 PM
3 pitch K to Votto. That alone tells me it might not be our night.

toledodan
04-26-2011, 10:32 PM
captain morgan strikes out votto.

NJReds
04-26-2011, 10:32 PM
80 MPH offspeed followed by 97 MPH heat. That was nasty.

edabbs44
04-26-2011, 10:33 PM
3-1 count on BP.

The Operator
04-26-2011, 10:33 PM
3-0 gift strike

The Operator
04-26-2011, 10:34 PM
BP pops out to Kotsay. 2 down.

_Sir_Charles_
04-26-2011, 10:34 PM
Pop out to Kotsay. 2 down.

edabbs44
04-26-2011, 10:34 PM
Datdude pops up. 2 down.

edabbs44
04-26-2011, 10:34 PM
ER is hitting? Wow.

_Sir_Charles_
04-26-2011, 10:34 PM
3-0 gift strike

Nah, it was in there.

redsfaninbsg
04-26-2011, 10:35 PM
Can somebody explain to me why Renteria is hitting?

The Operator
04-26-2011, 10:35 PM
Can somebody explain to me why Renteria is hitting?Who is better on the bench?

_Sir_Charles_
04-26-2011, 10:35 PM
Can somebody explain to me why Renteria is hitting?

He's not. He's waving.

redsfaninbsg
04-26-2011, 10:36 PM
Who is better on the bench?

Cairo? Gomes?

edabbs44
04-26-2011, 10:36 PM
Who is better on the bench?

The team leader in HRs?

reds44
04-26-2011, 10:36 PM
Another big fat L for the manager. That's what you get for running that lineup out there.

The Operator
04-26-2011, 10:37 PM
Cairo?Eh, it's still a righty on a righty.


Reds lose 3-2. Hard to win with 2 hits. Still 4-1 against them though.

But, the bad offense continues. Outside of last night, it's been pretty bad.

_Sir_Charles_
04-26-2011, 10:37 PM
Pop out to center to end it. Shame to blow a nice game from Leake. But like I was saying the other day, this offense either runs hot or cold...nothing in between. Let's go get 'em tomorrow boys!

The Operator
04-26-2011, 10:38 PM
The team leader in HRs?He'd be going against a righty though.

It's not like we had a slugging lefty on the bench. I mean Renteria isn't great but I don't think anyone else was leaps and bounds a better choice.

edabbs44
04-26-2011, 10:38 PM
Another big fat L for the manager. That's what you get for running that lineup out there.

Come on. I thought with JB in the 2 hole and BP hitting behind Votto, we'd be a lock for 6+ runs?

Got nothing again from Jay. Nothing from basically anyone not named Phillips.

alloverjr
04-26-2011, 10:39 PM
Another big fat L for the manager. That's what you get for running that lineup out there.

Doesn't matter who Dusty puts out there. There's not one person (although I would actually introduce him to Heisey) that would have produced either. This team has had one inning in 2 weeks.

CTA513
04-26-2011, 10:39 PM
Renteria realized hes starting at shortstop for the Reds and goes 0 for 4.

The Operator
04-26-2011, 10:39 PM
Doesn't matter who Dusty puts out there. There's not one person (although I would actually introduce him to Heisey) that would have produced either. This team has had one inning in 2 weeks.Agreed. The offense has been terrible for a while now. Here's to hoping they get it together and quick.

Kc61
04-26-2011, 10:40 PM
Reds must have won. Bruce hit second.

OldXOhio
04-26-2011, 10:43 PM
. Outside of last night, it's been pretty bad.

Pretty bad??? This offense flat out sucks.

fisch11
04-26-2011, 10:43 PM
Estrada threw the ball extremely well tonight. Unfortunately, all it took was one misplaced fastball to a leadoff hitter with mad pop. 3 hits for the Reds could have won a game, which has got to say something I suppose.

WVRedsFan
04-26-2011, 10:48 PM
Just curious. What do they see in Hermida that I don't see? Spring training is not the regular season is it?

Big Klu
04-26-2011, 10:49 PM
Updated Reds HR list (players in italics are active):

Reds All-Time Home Run Leaders
1. Johnny Bench - 389
2. Frank Robinson - 324
3. Tony Perez - 287
4. Adam Dunn - 270
5. Ted Kluszewski - 251
6. George Foster - 244
7. Ken Griffey, Jr. - 210
8. Eric Davis - 203
9. Barry Larkin - 198
10. Vada Pinson - 186
11. Wally Post - 172
12. Gus Bell - 160
13. Joe Morgan - 152
13. Pete Rose - 152
15. Lee May - 147
16. Dan Driessen - 133
17. Reggie Sanders - 125
18. Ernie Lombardi - 120
19. Sean Casey - 118
20. Frank McCormick - 110
21. Brandon Phillips - 109
22. Dave Parker - 107
23. Chris Sabo - 104
24. Dave Concepcion - 101
25. Gordy Coleman - 98

alloverjr
04-26-2011, 10:51 PM
They need a leadaoff hitter in the worst way. And a 5 hole hitter. That lineup of 5-8 tonight reminded me of some of the early 80's clubs.

Oxilon
04-26-2011, 10:52 PM
David DeJesus would be looking nice right about now...

reds44
04-26-2011, 10:54 PM
They need a leadaoff hitter in the worst way. And a 5 hole hitter. That lineup of 5-8 tonight reminded me of some of the early 80's clubs.
They have a leadoff hitter. He's in AAA. They have a 5 hole hitter. He's hitting leadoff.

edabbs44
04-26-2011, 10:54 PM
David DeJesus would be looking nice right about now...

Looking nice to Janish, maybe, since he'd have company below the .600 OPS line.

Big Klu
04-26-2011, 10:55 PM
Reds must have won. Bruce hit second.

It's only been two games, but he's 1-for-8 since moving to the #2 spot. (Granted, the one hit was a homer.)

edabbs44
04-26-2011, 10:56 PM
They have a leadoff hitter. He's in AAA. They have a 5 hole hitter. He's hitting leadoff.

The odds of Sappelt providing what this team needs are not in Cincy's favor. Watching Jay struggle should be a Painful reminder of that.

alloverjr
04-26-2011, 10:59 PM
The odds of Sappelt providing what this team needs are not in Cincy's favor. Watching Jay struggle should be a Painful reminder of that.

So would you be advocating sending Bruce down to AAA so he can gain more experience without hurting the big league club?

edabbs44
04-26-2011, 11:03 PM
So would you be advocating sending Bruce down to AAA so he can gain more experience without hurting the big league club?

Too early for that, IMO.

reds44
04-26-2011, 11:06 PM
The odds of Sappelt providing what this team needs are not in Cincy's favor. Watching Jay struggle should be a Painful reminder of that.
Over half the team is home grown. Not sure I get this point. Votto was homegrown too.

Caveat Emperor
04-26-2011, 11:09 PM
Over half the team is home grown. Not sure I get this point. Votto was homegrown too.

Just saying there's a big difference between dominating at AAA and continuing to dominate in the majors. Lots of Louisville Heroes have wilted the minute they donned the Wishbone-C.

Major league baseball is tough.

Oh well -- rubber match tomorrow.

alloverjr
04-26-2011, 11:14 PM
They have a leadoff hitter. He's in AAA. They have a 5 hole hitter. He's hitting leadoff.

Don't know that I'd bat Stubbs 5th, but certainly 6th. Either make more sense than him at the top of the order. I realize they have no real candidates on the 25 man for the top spot but I'd probably move Phillips back there, which of course creates a hole at 4.

I think neglecting LF in the offseason (or at least not being successful) has been Walt's one big gaffe since he's been here.

fisch11
04-26-2011, 11:14 PM
They need a leadaoff hitter in the worst way. And a 5 hole hitter. That lineup of 5-8 tonight reminded me of some of the early 80's clubs.

No doubt. After Phillips, the hope factor diminished tremendously.

PuffyPig
04-26-2011, 11:49 PM
Pretty bad??? This offense flat out sucks.

Gee, I wonder what you would say if this offense wasn't leading the major leagues in runs scored?

757690
04-27-2011, 12:22 AM
When a team gets two hits, and one is by the pitcher, you usually just have to tip your hat to the other team's pitchers.

The same team scored 9 runs 24 hours ago. Really not worried about the offense.

Ron Madden
04-27-2011, 03:51 AM
I must have zoned out, because I missed the home run.

No you didn't black out. It's because Jeff Brantley was doing PBP. He sucks.

Ron Madden
04-27-2011, 03:58 AM
PJ now with the ever elusive "Triple Nickel" OPS.

Lower than Taveras' stint in Cincy. Lower than CPatt. Way lower than the Bako era. Lower than most of the Manos de Oro seasons. We have entered Ray Olmedo territory.

Are you going to celebrate and rejoice every time the man makes an out?

No offense but it gets old after awhile.

edabbs44
04-27-2011, 06:56 AM
Are you going to celebrate and rejoice every time the man makes an out?

No offense but it gets old after awhile.

No celebration. It is just commentary, like a lot of other posts on here.